For our winter Ancient Roots Gathering we will learn about making and using plant-based cordage/rope. Cordage has many uses in survival situations, including lashings, snares, nets, and more. Some people use these skills in day to day life for making jewelry,…

Wild Persimmons! The Spring 2016 Wild plant walk with Ancient Roots was such a success, that I have decided to host another wild edible, medicinal and useful plant walk! I had a great time sharing knowledge of wild plants and…

I am back from a long and amazing vacation, and I am looking forward to sharing with you some of the learning and growth I found. I am excited about some great giveaways, gatherings, posts and new offerings I have…

The Summer 2016 Ancient Roots Gathering promises to lead to interesting discussion as we talk about the specific methods our ancestors used to have babies diaper-free well under a year of age. Our Ancient Roots Gathering will be held on July 10,…

The first Ancient Roots Gathering was a great success. Thank you so much to everyone who came out, ready with questions and great vibes! It was a great group and I look forward to seeing some of you back at…

Today I would like to share a couple of my favorite recipes, using foods that my family and I foraged. These are all great introductory recipes for those who may be new to foraging or may not have much experience…

Spring is upon us, and all this sun and warm weather means loads of natural Vitamins, free for the taking! Let’s ditch the tan lines this summer, and improve our health at the same time. Check out #NakedSunTime for inspirational…

Today I would like to share some nature-inspired poetry and photographs. These were written and photographed by my 10-year-old, home-schooled daughter. It is very important to me to instill a love and respect for nature in my kids. I love…

I have been natural for over 10 years now and one thing that I have learned is that in transitioning, there is a lot of trial and error! It is no harder working with natural African-textured hair than with straightened…

I am excited to announce the first quarterly Ancient Roots Gathering! I hope you will join us for a FREE Spring Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk! We will talk about many different plants that are in season in the…

It often surprises me, how many people still go to zoos these days, even among conscious or non-mainstream groups of people. The modern colonized mindset easily forgets history’s transgressions. Take a moment to learn, or refresh your memories on the…

I had my first taste of wild Texas persimmons this past Fall, and honestly, it was love at first bite! I was a bit hesitant at first because of their appearance – orange with brownish spots, very mushy with…

I came across this perspective recently, and as I digested it, I realized that having this mindset 15 years ago would have saved me tons of energy and tears. Honestly, to a certain extent, I could feel it in my…

I wanted to give my daughter a meaningful gift to show her how much I appreciate her warmth, generosity, and all around amazingness! She has been wanting a baby doll for quite some time now, but a couple of things…

This post is coming from an experience I had a few weeks back. I would like to share my story with you, in hopes of helping others avoid pharmaceutical antibiotics, with their well documented side effects. I must say however,…

Sometimes the thought of transitioning to an organic lifestyle is overwhelming, to say the least! As a single, bread-winning, homeschooling mom, I must say I have a lot on my plate, and yet I can offer living proof that…

I found out today that a great community activist, spoken word artist and truth spreader, John Trudell, has passed away. John passed away December 8, 2015, at the age of 69. As a Native to the land now called America,…

I’m not saying you stepped in dog poop, or vomit, or even a loogie, BUT Just in case… Please remove your shoes before entering my home. People in cultures worldwide remove shoes at the doors to their homes. This…

Last month we went out and harvested about a year’s supply of soap. Many people walk right by the soap nut tree growing wild here in Texas, and do not realize there are leaving money on the tree! These trees…

This modern western culture has come a long way away from the breast. Breasts have become more of a decoration than the highly revered, life sustaining miracle that they have always been! Since time immemorial, our ancestors nourished and grew…

I am focusing on healing and nutrition more than ever at this point in my life. I eat healthy overall, a good mix of organic produce from local farms and wild foods. I also make concentrated healing herbal infusions every…

I first discovered curb shopping a couple of years back, and each month my love for it grows! There are so many reasons to love it because I get tons of cool stuff, it’s a fun pastime, I’m helping the…

So a lot of people have asked me about my natural hair journey, and I think it is so important to share our stories and journeys. The beautiful thing about sharing experiences is you never know when you might say…

The temperature is dropping along with all the red, orange and golden leaves. Fall is all around us, and I am fully enjoying this years harvests. For today’s post I would like to share a poem I wrote last year…

It’s harvest time here in Dallas, and I’m excited! It amazes me though, with Oak trees being so common, how few people eat acorns (or even know that they are edible)! Acorns are as widespread and abundant as they are…

Photo courtesy of Unique Photos www.unique-photos.com This method is definitely in my top three “cant live without” mom tricks! I learned to tie my babies on my back while home in Botswana, and used it on my first daughter and…

Welcome, and thank you for visiting! For me, “Do Your Natural Thing” is a way of life, so In my blog I will talk about many interconnected aspects of a natural lifestyle. In my research, I reach for my…